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A manager writes, 'Please find the invoice enclosed with this letter.' In business correspondence, the word 'enclosure' (Encl.) at the bottom of a letter indicates:

The enclosure note, written as Encl., at the foot of a business letter shows that documents are attached with the letter, such as an invoice or a brochure. It helps the receiver verify that all the papers have arrived.

  1. AThe attached documents sent along with the letterCorrect
  2. BThe sender's designation and department
  3. CThe names of persons receiving copies of the letter
  4. DA reference number for filing the letter

Explanation

'Encl.' signals that documents such as an invoice accompany the letter, so the reader can check nothing is missing. Copy recipients are shown by 'cc', and reference numbers appear in the heading.

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